Augite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Augite

Orthoclase

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

3.19-3.56

Uneven, Conchoidal

{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct

5.5-6

(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

2.54-2.61

Uneven

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Augite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite and Orthoclase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Augite and Orthoclase chemical formula.

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Augite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite Vs Orthoclase during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is whereas that of Orthoclase is .